Drug Therapy^

Question 1

Drug Therapy

Answer 1

used to inhibit the psychological response in which in turn deals with the emotional symptom

Question 2

Benzodiazepines

Answer 2

working on a neural system brain
increase GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
- has a calming effect on the brain
binds the receptor on post-synaptic neurons
- encourage GABA to bind and effect
Example: Valium

Question 3

Research Support of BZ

Answer 3

randomised controlled trials
placebo group VS BZ group (randomly allocated)
double-blind
Baldurin et al
- reviewed and BZ group were better with dealing with stress

Question 4

Beta-Blockers

Answer 4

work on cardiovascular system
beta-adrenergic receptor sites on diff organs in the body
- receptor sites where (nor)adrenaline bind to are blocked so they can’t bind
BBs won’t operate on brain
- patient can still stay alert

Question 5

Research Support of BBs

Answer 5

Kelly
- review evidence of effectiveness
- help reduce anxiety from everyday issues
Haynes & Schulz
- increase effectiveness when combined with other drugs (BZs)

Question 6

VS Research Support of BBs

Answer 6

only removes symptoms, not causes
causes are usually chronic, but drugs are temp
stop when no longer using

Question 7

Side Effects

Answer 7

BZs
- drowziness
- weight gain
- impulsive beh
- respiratory issues
BBs
- increase blood pressure too much
- esp. dangerous for patients with other conditions

Question 8

Economic Benefit

Answer 8

deal quickly and can go back to work
- 9 - 12 sessions
increases taxes
usually taken for 3 months once a day
- not disruptive as therapy

Question 9

VS Economic Benefit

Answer 9

short term relief
don’t deal with causes
can relapse = out of work longer